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Holiday Fun For All Ages in Central Park!

Wild Holiday Party - Watch the animals receive presents at the Central Park Zoo
Saturday/Sunday - December 1­–2, 8–9, 15–16, & 22–23
Come watch the animals feast on holiday fare during four special weekend events. The polar bears will tear open peanut-buttery gifts; snow monkeys will un-decorate edible trees; and Children’s Zoo residents will receive veggies and hay!

Holiday Programs for the Whole Family:

Chess & Checkers House
Wednesday, December 26:Kwanzaa Crafts
Thursday, December 27: Hanukkah Crafts
Friday, December 28: Christmas Crafts

Belvedere Castle
Sunday, December 2: The Story of Hanukkah with Robin Bady
Sunday, December 9: Make-Your-Own Menorah
Thursday, December 20:   Stargazing and Constellation Storytelling
Saturday, December 22:Meet Saint Nicholas and Christmas Crafts
Sunday, December 23: Meet Saint Nicholas and Christmas Crafts

Dana Discovery Center
Sunday, December 9:Holiday Lighting
Thursday, December 27:  Kwanzaa Crafts
Sunday, December 30:Kwanzaa Storytelling

25th Annual Wreath Exhibit at the Arsenal

Holiday Runs in Central Park:
Emerald Nuts Midnight Run - Monday, December 31 / DJ Music and Dancing • 10:00 p.m. / Costume Parade and Contest • 11:00 p.m. / Fireworks and 4M Race • Midnight / Central Park, New York

NYRR Holiday 4-Mile / Kids Play Party - Saturday, December 15 / 4M • 9:30 a.m. / Play Party (ages 2-8 years old) • 8:00-10:30 a.m. /

 

Printable PDF file of Holiday Events

 

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